Dawn on North Carolina’s beaches sharpens the senses: Colors look brighter, crashing waves sound louder, and the potential for the day ahead seems infinite.
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A Locals’ Guide to Whalebone Junction
Where to play, grab a bite, and cast a line in the area around South Nags Head.
The Bodie Island Light Shines On
The resilience of our lighthouses — and that of the people who kept them — is perhaps best exemplified by the life and times of this lighthouse in South Nags Head.
History Next Door
North Carolina’s historic neighborhoods have withstood the test of time to give us a glimpse of the past.
Jockey’s Ridge
There is no more recognizable natural feature on the Outer Banks than the largest living sand dune on the East Coast — but this coastal icon was almost lost to development in the 1970s.
Off the Hook in Nags Head
At an Outer Banks seafood market and restaurant, old-school and new-school flavors both get a seat at the table.
The Beach Road: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring NC Highway 12
From its northernmost point in Corolla to its southern terminus on Cedar Island, this scenic byway — bound between sound and sea — links the islands and communities of the Outer Banks.
3 Serene Coastal Trails to Wander
Paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway, traverse across sand dunes, and pass by a World War II artillery bunker while exploring these coastal trails.
16 Breathtaking Views on the Carolina Coast
At the top of a lofty lighthouse, on sugar-sand beaches, beneath ancient live oaks twisting their knobby arms toward the sun, and from coastal cottages perched in the dunes, the North Carolina coast offers endless beauty on the edge of the earth.
